RocksdayNew York State Gem: Garnet
New York's state gem is garnet. New York's state fossil is Eurypterus remipes.
Symbol names and dates are taken from primary state sources linked below. Informal or proposed symbols are not listed unless adopted.
State gem: Garnet
- Law:
- State Law § 77
Garnet is a mineral with a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5 and a vitreous luster, usually red or brown.
Often confused with: Almandine, Analcime, Corundum
Also an official symbol of: Connecticut, Idaho
State fossil: Eurypterus remipes
- Law:
- State Law § 83
New York state symbols FAQ
What is the state gem of New York?
New York's state gem is garnet (State Law § 77).
What is the state fossil of New York?
New York's state fossil is Eurypterus remipes (State Law § 83).
Does New York have a state rock or mineral?
No. New York's State Law names garnet as the state gem and Eurypterus remipes as the state fossil, but no state rock or state mineral.
Sources
We cite primary sources (statutes, state government pages, federal regulations, and land-manager sites). Third-party listicles are not used as citations.
- New York State Law § 77, State gem — New York State Senate (accessed 2026-10-23).
- New York State Law § 83, State fossil — New York State Senate (accessed 2026-10-24).
Last verified 2026-10-24. Corrections welcome: if a statute has changed, tell us and we'll re-verify.
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